I love children's books, and perhaps spend too much money on them. When today's New York Times featured an article about a controversial Newberry-winning book, I had to order it. The Higher Power of Lucky is about a 10 year old girl who's mother passed away. The controversy appears on the first page when Lucky's dog is bit by a rattlesnake in the scrotum. Librarians across the country have decided to ban the book based on the use of the word scrotum. The NY Times writes, "The inclusion of ... continue reading...
A Disappointing Boat
For the most part, I have always been very pleased with the natural toys that have come into our home; however, every once and awhile we receive a natural toy that disappoints (this is one reason why we began this blog). The rubber band powered boat from Magic Cabin is one such toy. We had seen a similar version of this toy at a friend's house and thought it was really cool. Our friend's boat worked great with the simple twist of a rubber band. When I saw Magic Cabin had a similar boat, I ... continue reading...
Naturally Resistant Sleepwear?
Garnet Hill has just announced naturally flame-resistant sleepwear. According to product descriptions, these pajamas are made of "55% modacrylic/45% cotton blend that is naturally flame resistant without the use of chemicals." According to Wikipedia, "Modacrylic fibers, first produced in the United States in 1949, are modified acrylic fibers made from acrylonitriles." Modacrylic is flame-resistant; however, it is a synthetic fiber. Therefore, I do not feel Garnet Hill's new line of sleepwear ... continue reading...
One Love
Reggae King offers the coolest 100% cotton t-shirts/rompers for your infant, toddler, and child. The "B is for Bob" shirt is my favorite. In fact, I just ordered another one for my son in a larger size, as he is out growing his first one. These shirts do run a little small, so I suggest you order a size up for your child. B is for Bob creeper B is for Bob toddler t-shirt B is for Bob youth t-shirt These shirts have inspired me to create t-shirts in this style for my preschool students. We ... continue reading...
Every Child Deserves a Set of Blocks
Every child deserves a good set of Standard Unit Blocks! Blocks are perhaps the quintessential toy for child development. Creative play and imagination abound when playing with natural toy blocks. If you buy your child a toy car, the toy car is always a car. If you give your child blocks, a block can be a car, a train, a telephone, a bed, etc. The only limits are your child's imagination. At one point in my life, I had the romantic notion that I would make my children a set of blocks. A ... continue reading...
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